Kotori is a cheerful but completely ordinary high school girl who constantly finds herself overshadowed by her two closest companions. Her childhood friend Tsubaki possesses a striking beauty like a red rose, and Akiomi is the schools universally admired handsome prince. One day, Kotori happens to witness another girl confessing her feelings to Akiomi. Akiomi refuses the confession, explaining that he already has someone he likes. Convinced that the object of his affection must be the gorgeous Tsubaki, Kotori is stunned to discover the truth: Akiomi's feelings are secretly directed at her, the plain girl who never stands out. The story unfolds at their high school, centered on the dramatic irony and romantic tension as Kotori remains oblivious to Akiomi’s hidden regard, creating a narrative arc fueled by misunderstandings and unspoken emotions.